GOB
Goba
Ethiopia
5,722 km
3,556 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
5,722 km
3,556 mi / 3,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

GOB RIX
Airport Name Robe Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GOB RIX
ICAO Code HAGB EVRA
City Goba Riga
Country Ethiopia Latvia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Riga
Elevation 7,892 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 7.020000, 40.000000 56.920000, 23.970000

Goba (GOB) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Robe Airport (GOB) in Goba, Ethiopia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 5,722 kilometers (3,556 miles / 3,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:45 in Goba, it's 14:45 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,856 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Robe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Goba (GOB) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Robe Airport (GOB) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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